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  1. Candlelight Intruder at the California House

    A quiet night at the hotel was interrupted when a man was found prowling through a guest's private room with a candle.

    Feb 25, 1892Aberdeen HeraldAberdeen, Grays Harbor County

  2. The Crackdown on G Street

    Local law enforcement targets a house of ill fame in an effort to scrub the city of undesirable characters.

    Sep 21, 1893Aberdeen HeraldG Street, Aberdeen, Grays Harbor CountyCity Hall · Nightlife

  3. A Night in the Cooler

    A local burglary investigation unfolds after a city marshal's late-night visit from an agitated victim.

    Jun 22, 1893Aberdeen HeraldWishkah Street, Aberdeen, Grays Harbor CountyTrue Crime

  4. The Thief Who Stopped for a Drink

    A theft at a Cosmopolis mess house led to a pursuit across Grays Harbor and an unusual roadside discovery.

    Mar 23, 1893Aberdeen HeraldAberdeen, Grays Harbor CountyTrue Crime

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